21st Annual Tri for Fun #1 - TriathlonSprint


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Pleasanton, California
United States
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 1h 15m 30s
Overall Rank = /
Age Group = 45
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

5:30 AM Wake-up. Frozen Waffles, Frozen Hash browns, soy milk, coffee. Found out my Garmin 305 would not boot up. :(
Event warmup:

Swam a hundred yards to loosen up.
Swim
  • 07m
  • 400 yards
  • 01m 45s / 100 yards
Comments:

I felt really good and relaxed. Water was crystal clear. I could see the bottom most of the time which helped to navigate. Recent swim drills (swim with closed fist) helped imensely. I finished near the front of my wave of 40+ men.
What would you do differently?:

Start closer to the front. Was slowed a bit trying to pass people.
Transition 1
  • 02m
Comments:

Transition went quickly. Ate a gel pack. Up on bike very quickly. Feeling good.
What would you do differently?:

Should have socks layed out properly.
Bike
  • 33m
  • 11 miles
  • 20.00 mile/hr
Comments:

My peak and taper really worked well this time. My legs were ready to go! I felt really strong on the bike and passed quite a few people. I could tell it was my fastest ride ever, the spin classes really worked.
What would you do differently?:

Definately cruise the last half mile to wind down for the run. It was really hard to get my HR down for the run.
Transition 2
  • 01m
Comments:

Very quick and easy transition. I had great bike placement.
What would you do differently?:

Nothing.
Run
  • 32m
  • 3.1 miles
  • 10m 19s  min/mile
Comments:

The run sucked. My legs were ready to go, but my HR was way high. I had to walk a few times, and basically hated every step of the way.
What would you do differently?:

Pace myselft better on the bike.
Post race
Warm down:

Walk, eat fruit and muffins.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Heart rate was too high. Went too hard on the bike.

Event comments:

I met my goal time of 1:15, which was 15 min better than last year. My legs felt great, because of a good peak and taper in my training. I just went too hard on the bike, which killed me on the run.




Last updated: 2008-06-23 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:07:00 | 400 yards | 01m 45s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
HR felt good when I got out of the lake.
Suit: Full Wet Suit
Course: Out, around two bouys and back.
Start type: Wade Plus: Waves
Water temp: 73F / 23C Current: Low
200M Perf. Good Remainder: Good
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Good
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:00
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		Yes
Wetsuit stuck? No Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
00:33:00 | 11 miles | 20.00 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Good
HR was probably too high. I was too gung ho and paid for it on the run.
Wind: Little
Course: Very flat with one small hill.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering: Good
Gear changes: Good Hills: Good
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:00
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Good
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:32:00 | 03.1 miles | 10m 19s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/
Performance: Bad
HR too high most of time.
Course: Dirt roads with some brief hills
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Average
Race evaluation [1-5] 4